October 2005

Sports Roundup

Girls soccer

Ev. L. 2, No. Sd. Chr. 0

Grace Lorette scored two unassisted goals to lift Evergreen Lutheran High School of Des Moines past North Sound Christian. Amy Anderson earned the shutout on goal in the Saturday, Oct. 15 action.

Mt. Rainier 1, JFK 0

Mount Rainier solidified its first place position in the Seamound League King Division with the Tuesday, Oct. 18 victory.

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Sports Briefs

Pro instruction offered

Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certifed Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, Caifornia, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.

As a player, Walters has been ranked No.

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Lamphear disavows Rose thorn signs

Burien City Councilman Stephen Lamphear announced last week that his campaign is complying with the Washington Fair Campaign Practices Code.

That code requires political campaigns to be conducted in a fair and ethical manner.

Lamphear said he and his campaign "do not authorize any form of smear tactics by anyone, whether connected with the campaign or not, against any other candidate."

The two-term lawmaker is being challenged by former Councilwoman Rose Clark.

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James answers critics

In the October 12 Times/News there were three letters to the editor from Lamphear supporters.

One from Pat Dooley who puts out the nasty little signs against Rose Clark and two from citizens saying things about me that are not true.

I do not believe in "dirty" campaign tactics. I believe in giving voters accurate information about financial contributions to campaigns and voting records. Telling the truth about the public record of a candidate is not "bad-mouthing."

I believe in the importance of integrity, which is why we have reported Lamphear

Sports Roundup

Girls soccer

Ev. L. 2, No. Sd. Chr. 0

Grace Lorette scored two unassisted goals to lift Evergreen Lutheran High School of Des Moines past North Sound Christian. Amy Anderson earned the shutout on goal in the Saturday, Oct. 15 action.

Mt. Rainier 1, JFK 0

Mount Rainier solidified its first place position in the Seamound League King Division with the Tuesday, Oct. 18 victory.

Category

Sports Briefs

Pro instruction offered

Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certifed Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, Caifornia, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.

As a player, Walters has been ranked No.

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Merle A. DUNCAN

Merle A. Duncan, age 74, was born March 17, 1931, and passed away in Tukwila on Oct. 13, 2005.

Merle was a much loved, compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. He had a bachelor's degree from Seattle University and he was a teacher and coach in the Highline School District for 32 years. He inspired many youths.

Merle is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lydia Duncan; his seven children, Steve, Dan, Ed, Lydia, Pat, Margie and Tim; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jay and Terry.

Maurine A. MCCORMICK

Maurine A. McCormick, born June 30, 1930, at Bremerton, and passed away Oct. 15, at her home in Seattle surrounded by her family.

Maurine was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She attended Star of the Sea School and graduated from Bremerton High School in 1948. Maurine worked in the escrow industry for over 41 years. She retired in 2000 as a Vice President and Commercial Escrow Officer of Pacific Northwest Title in Seattle. She provided support and fellowship for 26 years to the recovery community.

Theresa Virginia (Groves) LONGLEY

Theresa Virginia (Groves) Longley passed away in Kent at home on Oct. 5, 2005. She was 68. Born to Ira and Katherine Groves on Sept. 29, 1937 in Burien, Theresa lived in Burien and Kent all her life. She graduated from Highline High School, Class of 1956. Theresa, also known by nick name as Gina, worked as a key-punch operator at the Boeing Co. and Tradewell. She drove school buses for the Kent School District. She was active in Scouting and loved children. Her hobbies included helping others, cooking, baking, ceramics, and gardening.